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Worldly Wise 4

IMS Worldly wise

TermDefinition
archaic 1] Belonging to an earlier period and no longer in common use, as a word or phrase: 2] Belonging to a former time: antiquated: an exhibition of archaic pottery. Syn: 1] old-fashioned, 2] primitive, ancient Ant: 1] current, 2] new, modern
archetype A first model, form, or pattern from which others are derived or copied: Daniel Boone was the archetype of the American frontiersman. Syn: ideal, prototype
ardor Strong emotion or enthusiasm: He spoke of his country with the ardor of a true patriot. Syn: passion, fervor, zeal
arraign To call into court to answer to a charge or accusation: The prisoner will be arraigned tomorrow. Syn: incriminate, indict Ant: acquit, exonerate
arrant Out-and-out; thorough (used in a negative sense): arrant nonsense; arrant fool. Syn: downright, utter
array An array of things or people, especially when they are impressive or attractive: They looked at the tempting array of cakes and cookies.
arrogate Take or claim unjustly: She arrogated her father’s tea estates to herself. Syn: appropriate, seize, usurp Ant: renounce, relinquish
artifice The clever use of tricks to deceive
askance 1] With distrust: Farmers look askance at city slickers. 2] With a side glance, obliquely: She looked askance at the mirror as she hurried by. Syn: 2] indirect, sidelong
assay 1] To test the fineness, purity 2] An appraisal of the state of affairs 3] A trial or an attempt. Syn: 2] attempt, check
assiduous Showing or marked by constant effort and attention; an assiduous student; assiduous research. Syn: diligent Ant: lazy , lax
assuage 1] To make less harsh or severe: Time will assuage his grief. 2] To satisfy: The cold spring water assuaged his thirst. Syn: alleviate, appease, mitigate, sate Ant: aggravate, exacerbate
astute Having or coming from a shrewd, clever mind: Psychiatrists are astute observers of people. Syn: sharp, keen Ant: stupid, unintelligent
attrition 1] A gradual wearing down or weakening: a war of attrition; the attrition of a nation’s economy. 2] A rubbing or grinding down, as by friction: the attrition of rocks by glaciers. Syn: erosion, abrasion Ant: strengthening
audacity 1] Boldness; daring: The Apaches were famous for their skill and audacity as warriors. 2] Disregard of decency or courtesy: She had the audacity to ask how much I had paid for my dress. Syn: 1] bravery, 2] impudence, brazenness , nerve
augment To make or become greater, as in size, number, or amount: He augmented his small income by driving a taxi on weekends. Syn: increase, enlarge, enhance Ant: decrease, reduce, degrade
augur 1] A person who foretells the future. 2] To be a sign or omen of: Her good nature augurs lifelong popularity. Syn: soothsayer, prophet
august 1] Inspiring awe or reverence, imposing: the august aura of the old cathedral. 2] Of high rank or birth: an august justice of the Supreme Court. Syn: 1] majestic, stately, awesome, 2] honoured, eminent
autarchy Absolute rule or sovereignty; autocracy, despotism. Note that this word differs in meaning from ‘Autarky’ which implies economic self-sufficiency
avant-garde The group, esp. in the arts, regarded as being the most experimental: Having to do with the bold, new, or experimental: Ety: In Fr. this word literally means ‘advance guard’. Syn: innovative, radical Ant: conservative, old-fashioned
avarice Passion for accumulating riches: greed: Some politicians are motivated by avarice. Ant: philanthropy, charity
aver To declare to be true; state positively; affirm. Syn: assert, avow
avid 1] Eager; enthusiastic: He was an avid football fan. 2] Greedy: The whole family was avid for success. Syn :1] zealous 2] rapacious Ant: 1] indifferent, uninterested
avocation A casual or occasional occupation: Her avocation was collecting stamps. Syn: hobby, diversion, pastime
awry 1] Toward one side: Your cap is awry. 2] Wrong; out of the right course: Our picnic plans went awry because of the rain. Syn: amiss, askew Ant: aligned, even
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